Riddiford Garden

Getting to know Riddiford Garden

Riddiford Garden is spread over 3.2 hectares near the heart of the city’s CBD.

It is bounded by the War Memorial Library, the Lower Hutt Events Centre, Council’s main Laings Road building and Queens Drive.

Riddiford Garden is one of the oldest horticultural parks in Lower Hutt, coming into existence in 1923. It is one of the most significant areas of green space in the city centre, containing a large open lawn and established trees, a children’s playground, a war monument and a conservatory.

The park hosts events as well as being a suitable place for wedding photographs. We welcome approaches from individuals or organisations who want to use the park for lively and vibrant events.

Riddiford Garden is completely smokefree, along with many of our other public spaces. Please don't smoke in any area of the park.

A major upgrade project is in the final phase of construction. These improvements coincide with the strengthening of Council's main Laings Road building and construction of the Lower Hutt Events Centre. These projects are expected to be open to the public in mid 2018.

Our facilities

We have many family friendly visitor attractions at Riddiford Garden, including: